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Coalition divisions surface over first-day sick notes
(de-news.net) – First-day sickness certificates and more extensive social policy reforms have rekindled internal tensions within Germany’s ruling coalition, with SPD worries about unforeseen consequences,…
Schneider pushes climate adaptation reform despite Union parties’ opposition
(de-news.net) – The Environment Minister is pushing for stronger federal-state cooperation on climate adaptation, including possible constitutional reform, faster peatland rewetting and expanded natural infrastructure….
Political divide between CDU and opposition concerning possible AfD prohibition request
(de-news.net) – The debate in Germany over a potential ban on the AfD reveals a sharp divide within the political establishment: Greens and some political…
IT: Consumer advocates call for stricter social-media rules as Germany seeks greater, but safer, AI competitiveness
(de-news.net) – Germany is dealing with two aspects of digital transformation: rising efforts to develop competitive, secure AI capabilities and calls for more robust protections…
Germany’s recovery shows signs of broad improvement
(de-news.net) – With fewer job losses, higher real incomes, and higher consumer expectations, Germany’s economic recovery is tentatively getting stronger. Weak hiring, muted purchase intentions,…
Coalition weighs transition period to retirement-at-63 and changes to tax relief
(de-news.net) – In addition to discussing more comprehensive tax relief and economic reforms, Germany’s governing coalition is considering adjustments to retirement at 63, including transitional…
Merz defends pension reform despite political resistance
(de-news.net) – Despite opposition from state premiers, Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) is defending plans to terminate Germany’s deduction-free early retirement for workers with 45 years…
As Merz calls for optimism, Germany’s coalition must tackle reforms
(de-news.net) – At the close of the Cabinet retreat at Neuhardenberg Castle, Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) called for Germany to move beyond what he described…
